Rose Clime's (rclime) Blog

I remember as a young child growing up in southern California the excitement summer always brought. Going to the beach from "the Valley" (yes, I'm an original Valley Girl) was always a highlight. We'd all pack into mom's Corvair and drive over Topanga Canyon to Santa Monica State Beach . Back i...

For those of us in South Orange County, California, toll roads are a relatively new thing. Living in Laguna Niguel and selling homes all over Orange County, I often find one or the other of the toll roads handy, especially during rush hour. And having a transponder means I don't have to have t...

Moving day brings many challenges to most families and one of the biggest concerns for pet parents is how their pets will adapt to the new home. Most new homeowners have a few odd jobs to do in their home before moving in. Depending on the things you need to do, this can be the perfect time to ...

A friend recently emailed me to tell me her family got a dog a few weeks ago and they are going on vacation this summer. She wanted to know if I could recommend a good kennel for her new dog Moe .There are many fine boarding facilities here in South Orange County, but I suggested she board Moe at...

I remember the first Earth Day back in 1970. I walked the five miles to and from school instead of taking the bus that day. Ever since then, I''ve done my best to recycle and to minimize my impact on our Earth.Did you know nearly 35 million trees are cut down each year for mail most of us don''...

It’s hard to believe it’s time for America’s Family Pet Expo to come to town again. I’ve participated for 7 or 8 years now, and can tell you first hand, it’s a great way to spend an afternoon. Actually, the afternoons get really crowded (think wall-to-wall people) so if you can make it earlier...

It seems that lately I've heard more and more reports in the news about dogs being stolen from backyards, breeder's homes and parked cars. Because thefts often target purebred dogs, Lisa Peterson, Spokesman for the American Kennel Club will appear on NBCs Today Show tomorrow at about 8:15a.m. to ...

Americans love their dogs and the people of Rancho Santa Margarita are no exception. This Saturday, Feb. 23 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm Rancho Santa Margarita celebrates its 2nd Annual “Dog Day Afternoon”. If you were there last year, you know what a great event SAMLARC put on and how much fun every...

As an Agent, one of the things I hear a lot is “Disclose, Disclose, Disclose”. This applies whether you are selling your home or renting it out. Whether you are a landlord or an agent representing a landlord, you have to disclose everything that you have actual knowledge about that may affect ...

In 1994, I was a secretary for a real estate investment firm, living by myself in a tiny apartment. My car was on its last legs and I was sitting in a finance class learning about different ways to finance a home purchase. It was a requirement to renew my real estate license, otherwise I wouldn't...

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